By: Abdul Razack Gbla The Chief Executive Officer of the Save Africa from Malaria Infection (SAFMI), Artem Volchenko, has revealed that their initiative is significantly reducing malaria infections in Sierra Leone. Speaking on “Good Morning Salone,” a program on AYV Television on Friday, February 28, 2025, and on SLBC Television on Monday, March 3, 2025,...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Saturday, March 1, 2024, Macoth Solar Farm – On the first day of Ramadan, Dr. Kandeh Yumkella, Chairman of the Energy Governance Coordinating Group (EGCG), visited the 10 Megawatts operational and 15 Megawatts construction sites of the Macoth Solar Power Plant. Dr. Yumkella was accompanied by Deputy Minister-2 Designate Dr. Abdul...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Freetown City Council (FCC) officially launched the second round of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF), a significant step in empowering young people to drive climate solutions within their communities. The event, held at the FCC grounds, was attended by key city officials and...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – The Dorothy Springer Trust (DST) marked a significant milestone in its mission to empower Sierra Leoneans through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) education on Friday, February 28, 2025. At a ceremony held in Cline Town, Freetown, DST awarded certificates to over 14 graduands who successfully completed ICT courses. This diverse group...Read More
By Babatunde Rashid When the world commemorated World NGO Day on Thursday 27 February 2025, I was only particular about the landmark interventions they had made across the world, especially in Sierra Leone and in Africa. In my country, a small West African nation with a wealth of natural resource deposit, we still celebrate non-governmental...Read More
Ady Macauley Esq., the leading contender for the All People’s Congress (APC) presidential candidacy and a renowned Sierra Leonean lawyer, has been honored with an international humanitarian award at a ceremony held at the prestigious House of Lords at Westminster Palace, London. The award ceremony, held on Friday, February 28, 2025, recognized distinguished individuals for...Read More
Stats SL’s Temporary Headquarters, 1B King Street, Kona Lodge, Freetown February 28, 2025: Andrew Bob Johnny, the Statistician General of Sierra Leone, has departed the country to participate in the 56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, scheduled to take place from March 4 to 7, 2025, in New York, USA. This annual gathering...Read More
FREETOWN, March 1 (Xinhua) — The first traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) center in Sierra Leone was launched on Friday in the capital, Freetown, marking an important step in the country’s efforts to introduce TCM therapy for the benefit of its people. The launch of the TCM center followed the completion of a community health investigation...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Allegations of government undermining rice importers, as peddled by a local tabloid, have been described as blackmail. These importers are allegedly intent on pressuring the government to increase the price of rice. In a meeting with rice importers and Chief Minister Dr. David Sengeh, an agreement was reached to reduce rice...Read More
By Gift Habib Experts from the Economic Community of West African States on Monday held a meeting in Abuja to finalise policies for the regional standby force’s logistics depot. The depot, located in Lungi, Sierra Leone, is expected to be inaugurated later this year. The ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah,...Read More
